The Results are in...

Kestrel452

Kestrel452

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Ok, I have finally heard back from all the schools I applied to. I thought I'd share the schools I got accepted to and my thoughts on them to see if they align with what currentstudents/alumni think.

Indiana State University: From what I saw, this is a very solid place. Better than 70% of the others out there. If transportation to the farther schools is an issue, this is my best option.

ERAU Daytona Beach: It looked awesome at first, but since I have to pay for school it is a dead option. And after further review, I can go to a much better place for much less money. People didn't have positive things to say about the kids who go there, either.

SIUC: I honestly couldn't dig up too much information on these guys. I have not found a detailed website about the flight department. I will probably give them a visit, but ISU is closer and looks to be better anyways.

Florida Institute of Technology: Going from Chicago to Melbourne is quite a trip, but this school is worth it. They just got a fleet of some awesome Pipers. A brand new, HUGE aviation building. Awesome airport and campus. My top choice right now.

Andrews Unviersity: Small private school. Not much to offer. Old Cessnas, airport is a small single airstrip.

Kent State: One of the better programs in the Mid West from what I hear, but they dont have the greatest flight dept. website. I don't know if I will visit it or not.

Ohio University: Solid place, but if I'm going out that way then might as well go to ISU's bigger program.

Western Michigan University: Something about training in a Cirrus rubs me the wrong way. Who starts someone out in a plane that cruises at such high speeds? I have heard it costs 60,000 a year for out of staters, which is a definite NO for me. Other than that, great place to fly.
 
hey there:

I live around andrews university here. Its not too far from Chicago. About 90 miles.

they have a pretty solid flight program and have 2 of the latest AlSim flight sims here. the planes are older - yes but they are well maintained and taken care off. Also what i heard from friends - the ground school is not all that great, but the flight training is pretty good. They also have a good flight maintenance and repair program (which is a good add-on) Also it is a Christian university - Seventh Day Adventists to be specific. They are also in the process of getting a brand new Piper Seminole for the ME rating.

just my 2 cents!

cheers
Sunny
 
I attended Kent State. The program improved enormously while I was there '01-06. The faculty that was teaching the flight related classes is made up of some really really good people. The chief pilot is also a great guy.

Can't compare it to anywhere else, but I would check it out. I have no idea what the prices are now, but I was out the door with my 4 year degree for about $75k (in-state) I think (been so long, and I paid for it in so many ways I don't think I ever actually tallied up the whole thing).
 
You know it has it's pros and cons, but I teach here and I'm still a fan of University of North Dakota, J.D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. Western Michigan and Middle Tennessee are fairly good. My second choice is Purdue otherwise. So UND or Purdue.
 
I think the OP only made a list of schools that are close to home for him/her.

To the OP - if you ever come to check out Andrews Univ- let me know, I can show you around the campus!

Cheers

sunny
 
If money is an issue why not go to a regular a school and get your ratings at an FBO? It costs half as much...
 
Money is not a huge issue for me, I have to spend money on college anyways. I just don't want it to be outrageously expensive like ERAU. Purdue costs way more than its worth too. FIT is 27k a year, so its not too bad.
 
for 50-60k I will have my 4 year and PPL-CFI.

There are a lot of smaller universities with flight programs, you just have to know where to look.
 
Get an Army ROTC scholarship and go to Florida Tech. Then all you have to pay for is Flying. Then stay in the Army for 6-8 years flying Helo's. Then get out and your dreams are fullfilled once you get on with a regional. Too easy...:panic:
 
EXPRESSJET said:
Get an Army ROTC scholarship and go to Florida Tech. Then all you have to pay for is Flying. Then stay in the Army for 6-8 years flying Helo's. Then get out and your dreams are fullfilled once you get on with a regional. Too easy...:panic:
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That may work for some people, but there is no way I'm joining ROTC. For one, I wouldnt pass the physical exams because I have terrible foot arches. And two, as much as I respect our men/women in uniform I would never want to even try to join unless we entered a major war and they needed more people. I'd rather spend that time instructing.
 
I went to Western Michigan. I loved the school, and really miss Kalamazoo. That being said, I went to Western intending on majoring in aviation and walked out with a degree in philosophy. The flight program was a scam and I decided to get a backup degree instead.

I'm glad I did, I got furloughed from ExpressJet on November 1st and I'm intending on going to law school in the fall.
 
if your driving to Kent State from Chicago, you might as well check out ohio state on the way..they have a pretty solid program and have a very nice airport they share with a bunch of corporate/business jets...only problem is the airport is about 15-20 min drive
 
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